Man critically injured in Birkenhead stabbing

Tuesday 4 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 4 Feb 2025, 4:30pm

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A man was found with critical stab wounds on Birkenhead Avenue by a member of the public. Police have cordoned off the area near the Onewa Road intersection while an investigation into the incident is underway. The victim has been taken to Auckland Hospital.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffTue 4 Feb 2025, 2:57pm

   Armed police respond to incident on Auckland’s North Shore (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 4 Feb 2025, 3:09pm

   Armed police swarm Birkenhead on Auckland’s North Shore after man critically injured in stabbing (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 4 Feb 2025, 3:24pm

   Member of public finds man with critical stab wounds on North Shore street (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 4 Feb 2025, 3:37pm

   Stabbing sees police swarm Auckland's Birkenhead Avenue (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesTue 4 Feb 2025, 4:30pm

   Man critically hurt in North Shore stabbing (opens in new tab)